Scabbard for dual cellphones

ABSTRACT

The basic design of the scabbard is the same for the seven different configurations that will spawn from it. The main body of the scabbard (FIG.  1 ) is designed to be double cell phone width, divided in the center as to provide each phone with its own separate compartment. The compartments will be divided with a sewn stitch of either zigzag or double stitch as in blue jean pants. The back of the main body section has dual belt loops that are stitched to each side approximately one half inch from the outer edge on both sides and approximately one half from the top flap fold (FIG.  2 ). The belt loop itself will be approximately one inch wide and approximately one and one half inches tall. This allow for a variety of belt sizes and the weight of the cell phones will always make it hang from the top of the loops. This also allow for movement of the scabbard up and down while wearing, in case the scabbard gets caught on an object while the individual is in the process of sitting or standing. The top of the back section will be designed as scabbard flaps which will fold over the top of the cell phones individually to secure them in place. The flaps will be secured to the front lower section with hook and loop Velcro or plastic luggage type clips (FIG.  3 ) which will be held in place by ballistic nylon straps. This design is to preclude the inadvertent dislodgment of the phones and decrease the chance of lost cell phones. This design will be altered only slightly in order to accommodate; a. Two small body cell phones with antennas. b. Two small body cell phones without antennas. c. Two large body cell phones with antennas. d. Two large body cell phones without antennas. e. One large body and one small body cell phone with antennas. f. One large body and one small body cell phone without antennas. g. A combination of any of the two types of communication devices (cellphones-pagers-pda phones-pda&#39;s-etc.)

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a scabbard for dual cell phones carriedon the belt of a user, and more particular, a scabbard for convenientlycarrying two/dual cell phones.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Cell phones have been in widespread use for many years and have becomeubiquitous in modern society and throughout the entire world.

The use of cell phones is no longer dictated by the income level ofsociety. They are used by everyone regardless of age or income level.

Most men, and some women, carry cell phones on their belt. With thedemand of a business and a personal cell, many are carrying two.Sometimes, one of the belt, and, one in the pocket or purse. This isawkward and inconvenient when one has to dig through his/her pocket orpurse to answer a call. Also the damage from dirt and other impuritiesin the pocket and purse oftentimes demands for replacement of equipment.

Moreover, with cell phones, even though the antenna is retracted, therigidity of some belt mounted cell phone clips/holders will jab into theuser's ribs when seated. This oftentimes encourages the user to removethe cell phone from his/her belt, and thus the equipment can be lost ormisplaced.

While the use of various holsters for cell phones is very commonplace,no one has yet to come up with a practical, efficient, low-cost andattractive scabbard for dual/two cell phones.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, it is the primary object of the present invention tofulfill a long-awaited need by providing a practical, efficient,low-cost and attractive scabbard for two/dual cell phones.

In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, there isherein provided a scabbard for dual/two cell phones, wherein thescabbard has two belt loops, such that may be threaded through the loopsfor suspending the scabbard from the user's belt. The scabbard furtherincludes a main body portion depending from the loops. The main bodyportion includes two separate compartments with top flaps extended fromthe main back portion used to secure the two/dual cell phone in theirrespective compartment, thereby precluding against inadvertentdislodgment of the phones from the scabbard.

In a preferred embodiment, the scabbard comprises a body of leather orleather like material, sewn with double stitching, with dividedcompartments, respectively.

The first compartment is the same in the primary configuration as thesecond compartment, to accept phones internally.

Viewed in another aspect, the present invention provides a method ofusing and carrying two/dual cell phones more efficiently, including thestep of providing a scabbard, the scabbard having the main bodydepending on the two belt loops, and the main body portion having twoopenings formed therein. A pair of cell phones provided by the user,inserted into the openings of the main body portion of the scabbard,such that they are carried in a scabbard. The user's belt issubsequently threaded through the loops on the back of the main bodyportion, such that the scabbard is supported on the user's belt. whenreceiving a call on either cell phone, one unit can be removed withoutdisturbing the other, then subsequently re-inserted into the scabbard.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the scabbardof the present invention shown in exploded relationship to the assembledversion.

FIG. 1 a is a further perspective view, corresponding substantially toFIG. 1, but showing the cell phones inserted into their perspectivecompartments.

FIG. 1 b is a still further perspective view, showing the user's beltloosened, and further showing the end of the user's belt being threadedinto the loops of the scabbard.

FIG. 1 c is another perspective view, corresponding substantially toFIG. 1 b, but showing the scabbard supported on the user's belt.

FIG. 1 d is a plan view of the preferred embodiment of the scabbard ofthe present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the extended flaps that secure the phones inthe scabbard with the Velcro attached to secure closure to main body.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

With reference to FIG. 1, 1 a, 1 b, 1 c, 1 d, & FIG. 2, there isillustrated pictorially a dual cell phone scabbard constituting apreferred embodiment of the present invention.

With reference to above referenced Fig.'s, the dual scabbard is to bemade of ballistic nylon, naugahyde, and exotic animal skin such asalligator, snake, etc- to accommodate the different dress requirementsfor different occasions.

With further reference to above referenced Fig.'s this dual scabbardwill be the base design for a dual scabbard that has embodiments thataccommodate a cell phone in combination with another cellphone, orpager, or PDA (personal digital assistant).

The main body of the dual scabbard will have its flaps secured to themain body by hook and loop “Velcro” or with small plastic briefcaseclips that slide into it self and snap lock to secure flaps enclosure ofcellphones.

With reference to the belt clips, the belt will be inserted into thefirst loop and then through the belt loop on the article of clothing andthen into the second loop on the dual cell phone scabbard. This isdesigned to keep it in place on the side of the wearer and not slidearound while in use.

With this arrangement, it is not necessary to remove the entire dualcellphone scabbard in order to answer a call. The individual only has topull up on the flap of the affected cellphone and remove it for use. Ifthe dual cellphone scabbard has the small briefcase slide in clips, theindividual only has to squeeze the sides of the snap and remove it fromthe other half and remove the cellphone for use.

Moreover, the dual cellphone scabbard lends itself to thegood/better/best concept on consumer marketing. For example, asforstated, a standard model of the holster may be made of a suitablematerial such as naugahyde in different colors; a “step up” model may bemade of a higher quality leather (of different patterns); and an ultradeluxe model may be made of snakeskin or alligator skin and monogrammed.

These are substantial features and advantages, heretofore not availablein the prior art.

Moreover, and with references to all above Fig.'s, this same dualcellphone scabbard will be used to expand the coverage for multipleelectronic items such as pager and PDA.

As shown in FIG. 1 b and 1 c, the embodiment of the dual cellphonescabbard will allow the scabbard to move around on the belt enough tonot be in the way while driving and will be easy to access while drivingor sitting at a desk making it “self-adjusting” for maximum convenienceand comfort to the wearer.

Another embodiment of the present invention as illustrated in FIG. 2,shows the dual cellphone scabbard with the extended flaps which willsecure the dual cellphones into the scabbard for more security fromloss. It also shows the location of the “VELCRO” hook and loopfasteners, may be employed.

Other modifications may be made without departing from the basic spiritof the present invention. Accordingly, it will be appreciated by thoseskilled in the art that the invention may be practiced other than hasbeen specifically described here.

1. A scabbard for two cell phones, wherein the scabbard has storagecapability for two cell phones, they are kept secure in separatecompartments that have cover flaps that will be secured with hook andloop Velcro or plastic clips that will be secured to the body withballistic nylon straps. The scabbard comprising two belt loops forreceiving the user's belt, such that the belt may be threaded throughthe loops for the suspending of the scabbard from the user's belt, thescabbard further comprising a main body portion depending from theloops, the main body portion having a pair of compartments with securedflaps to secure the phones from accidental loss.
 2. The scabbard ofclaim 1, wherein the scabbard comprises a main back portion,respectively, the two compartments sewn onto the front side of the mainback portion, respectively, to comprise the compartments for two cellphones, respectively, on the back side of the main back portion,respectively, the belt loops will be sewn at equal intervals,respectively, to allow for a pair of supporting fixtures, respectively,for entry to the user's belt.
 3. The scabbard of claim 2, wherein thescabbard comprises a leather material.
 4. The scabbard of claim 2,wherein the word sewn comprises double blue jean type stitching.
 5. Thescabbard of claim 2, wherein the compartments comprises slots in whichthe cell phones will slide into.
 6. The scabbard of claim 5, wherein thecompartments are just the size of the cell phone for each side.
 7. Thescabbard of claim 2, wherein the belt loops comprises a leathermaterial.
 8. The scabbard of claim 7, wherein two belt loops will besewn to back side at equal intervals.
 9. The scabbard of claim 8,wherein will be sewn will be with double blue jean type stitching. 10.The scabbard of claim 8, wherein equal intervals will measure one halfinch from top and sides.
 11. The scabbard of claim 2, wherein supportingfixtures are loops for the scabbard to depend from the user's belt. 12.The scabbard of claim 11, wherein supporting fixtures are loops, entrypoints of one inch wide and two inches tall.
 13. The scabbard of claim12, wherein entry points of one inch wide and two inches tall allow formovement on user's belt in case it gets caught or snagged on something.14. The scabbard of claim 1, wherein secured flaps to secure phones inscabbard.
 15. The scabbard of claim 14, wherein secured flaps will usehook and loop Velcro to make closure from flap to body.
 16. The scabbardof claim 14, wherein secured flaps may use plastic luggage type clips tomake closure from flap to body.
 17. The scabbard of claim 16, whereinplastic luggage type clips will be secured to flap and compartment withballistic nylon strapping.
 18. The scabbard of claim 1, wherein a dualcell phone scabbard does not exist.